Everybody makes mistakes at work from time to time. But if you work as a doctor, your errors can have much greater consequences than in most jobs. Instead of a mistake on a spreadsheet, a doctor's error can cost someone their life. Misdiagnosing a patient's condition...
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Medical Malpractice
When lack of informed consent becomes medical malpractice
When you are suffering from an illness or injury, you just want to get on the road to recovery and feel like yourself again. You trust your doctor to help you do that and inform you about your best treatment options. Sadly, however, that doesn’t always happen....
Reducing the chance of medication errors and patient harm
If you are under the care of an Illinois doctor, you trust that medical professional to properly diagnose your medical condition and give you the care necessary to help you improve. This likely means taking certain types of medication. You may not question the...
Let’s Talk About Medical Malpractice With Attorney Mark Mathys
Today we sit down with attorney Mark Mathys to talk about Medical Malpractice cases. Medical malpractice often results in devastating injuries that have a serious, long-term impact on victims. These cases can be difficult to pursue, but Mark, and all the lawyers at...
Why would your doctor order an emergency C-section?
Women have been having babies for centuries, eons in fact. It is one of the most natural processes in nature. So, when you found out you were pregnant, you probably never thought that you would have anything but a normal experience. You may expect swollen feet, food...
Did something go wrong when you went to the doctor?
When you go to the doctor, you expect that the care you receive will help you get better, not make your condition worse. While most doctors are careful and provide adequate care, medical mistakes do happen occasionally. In most cases, these types of errors are...
When patients get the wrong blood
When Illinois residents need a blood transfusion, they usually trust that doctors will give them the right type of blood. However, physicians may make a mistake and accidentally give a patient the wrong blood. If this happens, the patient may have an incompatibility...
What risks are associated with a cesarean birth?
According to the Mayo Clinic, a cesarean section, commonly referred to as a c-section, is a birthing procedure where the baby is delivered through an incision made in the abdomen and uterus. While this procedure is often used to prevent serious complications to the...
How potentially dangerous is robotic surgery?
Surgical procedures have made almost miraculous advancements in recent years, but it does not mean that modern surgery is infallible. In fact, you and other Illinois residents may be put at risk by innovative treatments that are still being developed and refined,...
What is shoulder dystocia?
As an Illinois mom to be, your developing baby's health and welfare likely are the top things on your mind. That is why you do your best to maintain your own health so that your baby can likewise thrive prior to birth. Unfortunately, however, you cannot control every...